
PhD (University of Queensland), Bachelor of Arts (University of Wisconsin, Madison)
Professor Tarr brings to her teaching and research a diverse background in:
- financial services, commercial law and consumer protection
- insurance, risk and regulation
- complex project management
- corporate administration, governance & ethics
- not-for-profit change management
- emerging technology regulation
She has previously held senior appointments in:
- the United States (Indiana)
- Australia (where she has taught at Monash, Bond and University of Queensland)
- the University of the South Pacific
In addition, she has served as the General Manager, CEO or Director of a range of organisations including:
- Queensland Institute of Medical Research
- Indiana University’s International Programs Office
- USP Solutions (the private commercial arm of the University of the South Pacific)
- Litigation Reform Commission (Qld)
She has authored six books and legal treatises in the field of insurance, consumer protection and contracting; 70+ peer reviewed articles, book chapters, law reform reports and submissions; held Directorships of commercial and government Boards; and worked extensively as a consultant in the private commercial sector.
Research Affiliations – QUT
- Center for Future Enterprise, foundation member
- Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, Fellow
- Behavioural Economics Studies Center, Affiliate
Research interests include regulation, disclosure and consumer protection in:
- complex contracts
- insurance law and risk
- complex project management, joint venture structures, start ups, intellectual property
- governance, ethics and corporate oversight
- health services delivery, biotechnology and medical research governance
- legal philosophy, comparative law and history
Additional information
- Type
- Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
- Reference year
- 2017
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- QUT Vice Chancellor Performance Award Outstanding Research, 2017
- Type
- Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
- Reference year
- 2014
- Details
- QUT Vice Chancellors Performance Award (Research Culture), 2014
- Type
- Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
- Reference year
- 2014
- Details
- QUT David Gardiner Outstanding Teacher of the Year, nominee 2014
- Type
- Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
- Reference year
- 2010
- Details
- QUT Vice Chancellors Performance Award (outstanding publication), 2010
- George A, Tarr J, Bird S, (2020) Forty Years of Freedom of Information: Accountability, Policymaking and the National Innovation and Science Agenda, Public Law Review p189-211
- Nicholson G, Skelton R, Tarr J, (2019) An exploratory study of regulatory failure in the Australian home mortgage market, Journal of Consumer Affairs p126-166
- Tarr J, (2019) Grappling with fraudulent insurance claims and 'collateral lies': Comparative insurance law developments in the United Kingdom and Australia, Journal of Business Law p43-61
- Tarr J, (2019) At the foothills of big data profiling: Insurance, big data and regulatory challenges inherent in future climbs, Insurance Law Journal p131-134
- Tarr J, (2018) Distributed ledger technology, blockchain and insurance: Opportunities, risks and challenges, Insurance Law Journal p254-268
- Tarr J, George A, (2018) Third-party litigation funding in Australia: More external regulation and/or enhanced judicial supervision?, Company and Securities Law Journal p262-274
- Taylor S, Asher A, Tarr J, (2017) Accountability in regulatory reform: Australia's superannuation industry paradox, Federal Law Review p257-289
- Tarr J, Van Akkeren J, Shibl R, (2017) Financial advisers - New remuneration constraints and competency requirements addressing perverse incentives and poor advice, Company and Securities Law Journal p561-571
- Tarr J, (2016) Directors' and officers' insurance: recent critical issues in Australia and New Zealand, Journal of Business Law p1-12
- Silver N, McGregor-Lowndes M, Tarr J, (2016) Should tax incentives for charitable giving stop at Australia's borders?, The Sydney Law Review p85-120
- How does Director Financial Literacy and Motivation influence Financial Monitoring?
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Associate Professor Gavin Nicholson, Emeritus Professor Myles Mcgregor-Lowndes - A Director's Perspective: Understanding Australia's 'two-strike' rule as a regulatory instrument: A Director's Perspective
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Professor Ellie Chapple - Quarterly reporting as a disclosure method of financial information for listed firms in Sri Lanka
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Professor Pamela Kent, Dr Sarah Osborne - INDIGENOUS CORPORATE FAILURES: CHANGES IN KEY CHARACTERISTICS SINCE 2008
MPhil, Principal Supervisor
Other supervisors: Dr Jeanette Van Akkeren
- The Role of Corporate Culture as a Contributor to Fraud and Corruption in Australia: Perceptions of Forensic Accountants and Industry Professionals (2019)
- Bargain or Benefice? Understanding the Legal Relationship between an Australian Church and its Clergy (2018)
- Fraud Prevention: The Alignment Between Fraud-Related Legislation and Fraud Government Practices (2017)